Water-resistant or waterproof head garment

ABSTRACT

A garment is disclosed having a water-resistant fabric formed into a substantially domical shape. The substantially domical shape has a perimeter, an outer surface, and an inner surface, and at least a portion of the perimeter has an elastic. The garment also includes a non-waterproof fabric secured to at least a portion of the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric and configured to cover at least a portion of the outer surface of the water-resistant fabric.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The disclosed invention relates to a head garment having a waterproof or water-resistant inner layer and a waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer.

BACKGROUND

Waterproof or water-resistant head garments are useful but face difficult configuration considerations. The waterproofing considerations generally unduly limit the ability to use and benefit from other materials. Accordingly, there is continuing interest in new and improved head garments having waterproof or water-resistant characteristics.

SUMMARY

The disclosed invention relates to a head garment having a water-resistant or waterproof inner layer and a waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer.

A garment is disclosed having a water-resistant fabric formed into a substantially domical shape having a perimeter, an outer surface, and an inner surface, where at least a portion of the perimeter includes an elastic. The garment also includes a non-waterproof fabric secured to at least a portion of the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric and configured to cover at least a portion of the outer surface of the water-resistant fabric. In one embodiment, the perimeter includes a first elastic and a second elastic separate from the first elastic. In one embodiment, the first elastic and the second elastic are closer to the back end of the substantially domical shape than the front end of the substantially domical shape.

In one aspect, the non-waterproof fabric can be secured to the entire perimeter of the water-resistant fabric and can cover the entire outer surface of the water-resistant fabric. In one embodiment, the non-waterproof fabric can terminate at the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric. In one embodiment, the non-waterproof fabric can extend beyond the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric. In one embodiment, the non-waterproof fabric can extend beyond the perimeter at only two separate portions of the perimeter.

In one aspect, the non-waterproof fabric can be secured to a portion of the perimeter along the front portion of the substantially domical shape. In one embodiment, the non-waterproof fabric is configurable to cover the entire outer surface of the water-resistant fabric. In one embodiment, the non-waterproof fabric can extend beyond the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric.

In one aspect of the disclosed invention, a garment can include a water-resistant fabric formed into a substantially domical shape having a perimeter, an outer surface, and an inner surface, with at least a portion of the perimeter can have an elastic, and can include a waterproof fabric secured to at least a portion of the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric and configured to cover at least a portion of the outer surface of the water-resistant fabric. In one embodiment, the waterproof fabric can extend beyond the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric. In one embodiment, the waterproof fabric can extend beyond the perimeter at only two separate portions of the perimeter. In one embodiment, the waterproof fabric can extend approximately twenty-eight and one-half to twenty-nine and one-half inches beyond the perimeter.

These aspects and embodiments are exemplary and do not limit the scope of the disclosed technology, which will be apparent from a reading of the followed detailed description and the associated drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a diagram of an exemplary head garment in accordance with the disclosed invention;

FIG. 2 is a diagram of a front view of the head garment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a diagram of a back view of the head garment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram of a side view of the head garment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a diagram of another side view of the head garment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a diagram of a top view of the head garment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a diagram of a bottom view of the head garment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a diagram of a perspective view of the head garment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a diagram of an exemplary head garment in accordance with the disclosed invention;

FIG. 10 is a diagram of a front view of the head garment of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a diagram of a back view of the head garment of FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a diagram of a side view of the head garment of FIG. 9;

FIG. 13 is a diagram of another side view of the head garment of FIG. 9;

FIG. 14 is a diagram of a top view of the head garment of FIG. 9;

FIG. 15 is a diagram of a bottom view of the head garment of FIG. 9;

FIG. 16 is a diagram of a perspective view of the head garment of FIG. 9;

FIG. 17 is a diagram of an exemplary head garment in accordance with the disclosed invention;

FIG. 18 is a diagram of a front view of the head garment of FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is a diagram of a back view of the head garment of FIG. 17;

FIG. 20 is a diagram of a side view of the head garment of FIG. 17;

FIG. 21 is a diagram of another side view of the head garment of FIG. 17;

FIG. 22 is a diagram of a top view of the head garment of FIG. 17;

FIG. 23 is a diagram of a bottom view of the head garment of FIG. 17;

FIG. 24 is a diagram of a perspective view of the head garment of FIG. 17;

FIG. 25 is a diagram of a perspective view of the head garment of FIG. 17 showing different layers of the head garment; and

FIG. 26 is a diagram of various configurations of the disclosed head garments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The disclosed invention relates to a head garment having a water-resistant or waterproof inner layer and a non-waterproof outer layer.

Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown one embodiment of a head garment in accordance with aspects of the disclosed invention. The head garment is formed into a substantially domical shape. In one aspect of the disclosed invention, the outer layer 10 shown in FIG. 1 can be waterproof or non-waterproof. In one embodiment, the outer layer 10 is non-waterproof and can be made from materials such as polyester, cotton, wool, and/or silk, among other materials. Different materials have advantages that permit them to be utilized in different ways. The head garment illustrated in FIG. 1 is made from one or more materials that can be shaped to include pleating and a bow. The pleating can include a two-inch high box pleat 20 and an one-inch high knife pleat 30. The bow 40 can be approximately five-inches wide and five-inches high. FIG. 8 shows an illustration of the head garment of FIG. 1 in use.

FIG. 2 is a diagram of a front view of the head garment of FIG. 1. The substantially domical shape of the head garment has a perimeter 50. In one embodiment, the perimeter 50 can be configured to have a depth of approximately one-quarter inch. In the illustrated embodiment, the perimeter 50 of the head garment includes an elastic 60 along at least a portion of the perimeter, so as to permit the head garment to fit heads of different sizes. In one embodiment, the elastic 60 can be approximately three-inches to five-inches in length. The water-resistant or waterproof inner layer 70 and the waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer 10 can be secured to each other along the perimeter 50. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer layer 10 and the inner layer 70 are secured to each other along the entire perimeter 50. In other embodiments, the outer layer and the inner layer can be secured to each other along a portion of the perimeter.

FIG. 3 is a diagram of a back view of the head garment of FIG. 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the materials used for the outer layer permit the inclusion of a bow 40 at the back of the head garment. The position, size, and configuration of the bow are exemplary. FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 show side views of the head garment of FIG. 1 and illustrate the substantially domical shape of the head garment. The height of the head garment can be approximately eight and one-quarter to eight and three-quarter inches. The arc length of the outer surface shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 can, in one embodiment, be approximately sixteen and one-half to seventeen and one-half inches.

FIG. 6 is a diagram of a top view of the head garment of FIG. 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer 10 entirely covers the water-resistant or waterproof inner layer. FIG. 7 is a diagram of a bottom view of the head garment of FIG. 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the water-resistant or waterproof inner layer 70 and the waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer are secured to each other along the entire perimeter 50. The central width of the head garment opening shown in FIG. 7 can be approximately twenty and one-half to twenty-two and one-half inches in its un-stretched state and approximately twenty-three to twenty-five inches when the elastic is stretched.

Referring now to FIG. 9, there is shown one embodiment of a head garment in accordance with aspects of the disclosed invention. The head garment includes a substantially domical portion 100 and includes fabric 110 extending downward from the substantially domical portion 100. In one aspect of the disclosed invention, the outer layer 120 shown in FIG. 9 can be waterproof or non-waterproof. In one embodiment, the outer layer 120 is non-waterproof and can be made from materials such as polyester, cotton, wool, and/or silk, among other materials. Different materials have advantages that permit them to be utilized in different ways. The head garment illustrated in FIG. 9 can be made from materials that are free-flowing. FIG. 16 shows an illustration of the head garment of FIG. 9 in use.

FIG. 10 is a diagram of a front view of the head garment of FIG. 9. The substantially domical portion of the head garment has a perimeter 130. In one embodiment, the perimeter 130 can be configured to have a depth of approximately one-quarter inch. The water-resistant or waterproof inner layer 140 and the waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer 120 can be secured to each other along the perimeter 130. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer layer 120 and the inner layer 140 are secured to each other along the entire perimeter 130. In other embodiments, the outer layer and the inner layer can be secured to each other along a portion of the perimeter. In the illustrated embodiment, the extended fabric portions 110 are positioned closer to the back side of the head garment, and each can be approximately twenty-eight and one-half to twenty-nine and one-half inches in length. The position, size, and configuration of the extended portions 110 are exemplary.

FIG. 11 is a diagram of a back view of the head garment of FIG. 9. In the illustrated embodiment, the perimeter 130 includes an elastic 150 along at least a back portion of the perimeter, so as to permit the head garment to fit heads of different sizes. In one embodiment, the elastic 150 can be approximately seven-inches to eleven-inches in length. FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 show side views of the head garment of FIG. 9. The height of the domical portion 100 can be approximately eight to eight and one-half inches. The arc length of the outer surface of the domical portion 100 shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 can, in one embodiment, be approximately sixteen to sixteen and one-half inches.

FIG. 14 is a diagram of a top view of the head garment of FIG. 9. In the illustrated embodiment, the waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer 120 entirely covers the water-resistant or waterproof inner layer. FIG. 15 is a diagram of a bottom view of the head garment of FIG. 9. In the illustrated embodiment, the water-resistant or waterproof inner layer 140 and the waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer are secured to each other along the entire perimeter 130. The central width of the head garment opening shown in FIG. 15 can be approximately twenty and one-half to twenty-four inches in its unstretched state and approximately twenty-three to twenty-six inches when the elastic is stretched.

In one aspect, the head garment shown in FIGS. 9-16 can be created from one fabric that is waterproof or water-resistant. In one embodiment, the head garment can be constructed with one layer of such fabric for portions of the head garment or for the entire head garment shown in FIGS. 9-16. In one embodiment, the head garment can be constructed with two or more layers of such fabric for portions of the head garment or for the entire head garment shown in FIGS. 9-16. In one aspect, the entire head garment shown in FIGS. 9-16 can be waterproof or water-resistant and can be made from one or more fabrics.

Referring now to FIG. 17, there is shown one embodiment of a head garment in accordance with aspects of the disclosed invention. The head garment includes a substantially domical portion (FIG. 25, 200) and includes fabric 210 secured to and extending beyond the substantially domical portion. In one aspect of the disclosed invention, the outer layer 210 shown in FIG. 17 can be waterproof or non-waterproof. In one embodiment, the outer layer 210 is non-waterproof and can be made from materials such as polyester, cotton, wool, and/or silk, among other materials. Different materials have advantages that permit them to be utilized in different ways. The head garment illustrated in FIG. 17 can be made from materials that are free-flowing. FIG. 24 shows an illustration of the head garment of FIG. 17 in use.

FIG. 25 is a diagram of the head garment of FIG. 17 showing different layers of the head garment. The outer waterproof or non-waterproof layer 210 of the head garment illustrated in FIG. 17 is lifted forward to show the substantially domical portion 200. The substantially domical portion 200 of the head garment is water-resistant or waterproof and has a perimeter 220. In one embodiment, the perimeter 220 can be configured to have a depth of approximately one-quarter inch. The water-resistant or waterproof inner layer 230 and the waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer 210 can be secured to each other along the perimeter 220. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer layer 210 and the inner layer 230 are secured to each other along a front portion of the perimeter 220. In other embodiments, the outer layer and the inner layer may be secured to each other along another portion of the perimeter or along the entire perimeter. The height of the domical portion 200 can be approximately eight to eight and one-half inches. The arc length of the outer surface of the domical portion 200 shown in FIG. 25 can, in one embodiment, be approximately sixteen to sixteen inches.

FIG. 18 is a diagram of a front view of the head garment of FIG. 17. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer layer 210 extends downward beyond the perimeter 220 of the substantially domical portion on the sides and the back of the head garment. Each side portion 240 can be approximately twenty-eight and one-half to twenty-nine and one-half inches in length. The position, size, and configuration of the side portions are exemplary. In the illustrated embodiment, the perimeter 220 includes an elastic 250 along at least a back portion of the perimeter 220, so as to permit the head garment to fit heads of different sizes. In one embodiment, the elastic 250 can be approximately seven-inches to seven and one-half inches in length.

FIG. 19 is a diagram of a back view of the head garment of FIG. 17. The back portion of the outer layer 210 extends downward beyond the perimeter of inner substantially domical portion. FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 show side views of the head garment of FIG. 17.

FIG. 22 is a diagram of a top view of the head garment of FIG. 17. In the illustrated embodiment, the waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer 210 can entirely cover the water-resistant or waterproof inner layer. FIG. 23 is a diagram of a bottom view of the head garment of FIG. 17. The central width of the head garment opening shown in FIG. 23 can be approximately twenty and one-half to twenty-four inches in its unstretched state and approximately twenty-three to twenty-five inches when the elastic is stretched.

Referring now to FIG. 26, various configurations of the disclosed head garments are illustrated. Certain configurations can include a bow or a bun in various different positions on the head garment, such as on the front, side, or back of the head garment. Certain configurations include side portions that extend downward, and the side portions can be arranged in different ways by the user. For example, the side portions can be arrange as a single tie, a short knot, a front wrap knot, or a side or back knot, or can be braided into the user's hair. The illustrated embodiments are exemplary and do not limit the scope of the disclosed head garments. Other configurations and arrangements are contemplated.

What have been describe above herein are head garments having a waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer and a water-resistant or waterproof inner layer. The head garment can have a substantially domical portion with a perimeter. The substantially domical portion includes the water-resistant or waterproof inner layer and can include the waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer. The water-resistant or waterproof inner layer and the waterproof or non-waterproof outer layer can be secured to each other along at least a portion of the perimeter or along the entire perimeter. The perimeter can include one or more elastic that can stretch to fit heads of different sizes. In one embodiment, the outer layer is non-waterproof and can be made from polyester, cotton, silk, wool, and/or other materials. In one embodiment, the water-resistant or waterproof inner layer can be made with polyester and a waterproofing or water-resistant substance that will be known to those skilled in the art.

The illustrations, embodiments, configurations, and dimensions disclosed herein are exemplary and do not limit the spirit and scope of the disclosed head garments. Combinations of one or more disclosed embodiments or portions of one or more embodiments are contemplated as being within the scope of the disclosed invention. 

1. A garment, comprising: a water-resistant fabric formed into a substantially domical shape having a perimeter, an outer surface, and an inner surface, at least a portion of the perimeter comprising an elastic; and a non-waterproof fabric secured to at least a portion of the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric and configured to cover at least a portion of the outer surface of the water-resistant fabric.
 2. A garment as in claim 1, the perimeter comprising a first elastic and a second elastic separate from the first elastic.
 3. A garment as in claim 2, the first elastic and the second elastic being closer to a back end of the substantially domical shape than a front end of the substantially domical shape.
 4. A garment as in claim 1, the non-waterproof fabric being secured to the entire perimeter of the water-resistant fabric and covering the entire outer surface of the water-resistant fabric.
 5. A garment as in claim 4, the non-waterproof fabric terminating at the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric.
 6. A garment as in claim 4, the non-waterproof fabric extending beyond the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric.
 7. A garment as in claim 6, the non-waterproof fabric extending beyond the perimeter at only two separate portions of the perimeter.
 8. A garment as in claim 1, the non-waterproof fabric being secured to a portion of the perimeter along a front portion of the substantially domical shape.
 9. A garment as in claim 8, the non-waterproof fabric configurable to cover the entire outer surface of the water-resistant fabric.
 10. A garment as in claim 9, the non-waterproof fabric extending beyond the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric.
 11. A garment, comprising: a water-resistant fabric formed into a substantially domical shape having a perimeter, an outer surface, and an inner surface, at least a portion of the perimeter comprising an elastic; and a waterproof fabric secured to at least a portion of the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric and configured to cover at least a portion of the outer surface of the water-resistant fabric.
 12. A garment as in claim 11, the waterproof fabric extending beyond the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric.
 13. A garment as in claim 12, the waterproof fabric extending beyond the perimeter at only two separate portions of the perimeter.
 14. A garment as in claim 13, the waterproof fabric extending approximately twenty-eight and one-half to twenty-nine and one-half inches beyond the perimeter
 15. A garment as in claim 11, the perimeter comprising a first elastic and a second elastic separate from the first elastic.
 16. A garment as in claim 15, the first elastic and the second elastic being closer to a back end of the substantially domical shape than a front end of the substantially domical shape. 